Mixed Reactions as Father Carries Baby on His Back While Running Errands
A TikTok video of a father carrying his child on his back while walking down Awka Road in Onitsha has gone viral, drawing both praise and criticism online.
The video, posted by @kendon210, shows the man confidently carrying his baby in the traditional African style, attracting curious looks but remaining unfazed. The caption read, “Husband material spotted at Awka Road, Onitsha. E no easy oo.”
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The post sparked varied reactions, with some admiring the father’s hands-on parenting and others questioning if it was “fitting” for a man to carry a child this way.
Here are some of the social media reactions:
- Dinma stated: “Make my husband no try dis one for outside i don’t like it.”
- ruthila07(utonwa) penned: “To be man is not a day job because he back him product 😏????”
- Diamond_Pearl🦋🌺 reacted: “That’s his child too. Is there where it is written that is only a woman that backs a baby. Rest!”
- Nature🍀🍓🍊essence noted: “I don’t understand becos he is carrying his own baby? Like that’s his responsibility also Inukwa m.”
- Eagleskitchen 🍜🥘 penned: “Omo shame catch mee😂😂Awwwww I love this.”
- Chypoka9787 added: “He’s just like my husband, yesterday Oga said I should give him baby carrier to back our son ..I said noo dem go say I use juju tie am oo.”
The video has sparked ongoing conversations about parenting roles, with many commending the father’s nurturing spirit while others express mixed feelings.
